Morimoto HIDs Headlights in a 2nd Generation Dodge

[The_Hammer]

I switched pins and now everything is as it should be.

 

I'm currently removing the relays I had installed to keep from melting my headlight switch since they are no longer needed and happen to be located right where one of the ballasts needs to go. 

[Explosives87]

10 hours ago, The_Hammer said:

I'm about to go switch pins here in a few.

 

I am way too excited about new headlights lol.

 

 

Where did you source your housing?

[dripley]

While I think they look weird on the trucks I sure am jealous of the light they put out and the pattern.

[trreed]

I agree, they look goofy.  Mine have been on for months and I'm just starting to be ok with the look.

[Mopar1973Man]

Hell with what it looks like... I'm happy with performance. Like myself I've got 2 hour to drive yet tonight to get home.

[The_Hammer]

1 hour ago, Explosives87 said:

 

Where did you source your housing?

 

I got them from Amazon. SPPC Crystal Headlights Black With Corner Light For Dodge Ram - (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JBIAC3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6N2HU7OzdHBNS

 

Do NOT even bother using them without the projectors as the reflectors are complete trash. They also have these stupid caps that cover the tips of the stock halogen lights that need to be removed. They are held on with a single philips head screw so removing them is easy. After they are removed you will see a pillar which must be cut off in order for the projectors to fit properly. The chrome reflector scratches VERY easily so either be really careful or do what I did and paint it matte black. 

 

All in all they work great with the projectors and are pretty cheap at ~$80 shipped. 

 

[Explosives87]

1 hour ago, The_Hammer said:

 

I got them from Amazon. SPPC Crystal Headlights Black With Corner Light For Dodge Ram - (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JBIAC3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6N2HU7OzdHBNS

 

Do NOT even bother using them without the projectors as the reflectors are complete trash. They also have these stupid caps that cover the tips of the stock halogen lights that need to be removed. They are held on with a single philips head screw so removing them is easy. After they are removed you will see a pillar which must be cut off in order for the projectors to fit properly. The chrome reflector scratches VERY easily so either be really careful or do what I did and paint it matte black. 

 

All in all they work great with the projectors and are pretty cheap at ~$80 shipped. 

 

Ok thank you for the link. Did you go with the D2 or the H1?

[The_Hammer]

@Explosives87

 

I went with the H1's as they are much easier to install and put out a ton of light. I would also highly recommend you order the retro rubber adhesive. It's only $12, makes reattaching the lenes stupid easy, and one roll will do about 4 of our headlights.

Edited October 20, 2017 by The_Hammer

[rotohead]

When installing my Retro shop units I stumbled onto a way to position the units in place w/o the need to move the bumper. You need to remove the black plastic top and then it takes sliding the old units out forward and sideways without tilting the unit much. There's a very narrow path to get the majority of the housing out from the fender then out sideways. I did it once then took me an hour to replicate it again. I should've videoed it. Hopefully I don't need to do it again. 

[Mopar1973Man]

For the bumper method and a 1/2" impact gun doesn't take much. 

[jlbayes]

There is only one method for us with sport bumpers.....and that involves loosening or removing the bumper.

[Macarena Man]

Day Time Running Lights ..... compatible ?

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Aren't Halo's considered daytime running lights? You might check your local laws. 

[Explosives87]

Mike where did you need up putting your ballast boxes I am looking for some ideas where to put them out of the way?

[Mopar1973Man]

33 minutes ago, Explosives87 said:

Mike where did you need up putting your ballast boxes I am looking for some ideas where to put them out of the way?

 

 

Well... Ummmm... Errr... Just zip tied to the handle holes of the batteries... That another job I've got to do yet.

 

[Dieselfuture]

10 hours ago, Explosives87 said:

Mike where did you need up putting your ballast boxes I am looking for some ideas where to put them out of the way?

I bolted mine with SS self tappers on the inside of the fenders, just behind the batterys in a cavity you see when you take lights out. There was just enough room to put 3 screws in from the side through that smaller hole.

[jlbayes]

On 11/23/2017 at 12:01 AM, Macarena Man said:

Day Time Running Lights ..... compatible ?

 

 

On 11/23/2017 at 9:49 AM, Mopar1973Man said:

Aren't Halo's considered daytime running lights? You might check your local laws. 

 

Yes they are.

[Dieselfuture]

I didn't like the look of a big gap around eBay special housings, so I got a tube of black silicone from menards for 3 bucks and filled the gap. I figured it will come off easily enough if I wanted to pill it off. Looks much better imo. 

[The_Hammer]

On 12/28/2017 at 8:22 PM, Mopar1973Man said:

 

 

Well... Ummmm... Errr... Just zip tied to the handle holes of the batteries... That another job I've got to do yet.

 

 

I bolted mine to the radiator support.

[Explosives87]

Went to install my hid and found out that harness is coming up short to the driver side. Anyone run into this problem or has everyone had plenty of wire left over to wire from either side?